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Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-258)
… $3 million in two of the last three fiscal years. The debt service fund and most reserve funds are not being used, … insurance and tax certiorari reserves are overfunded. The debt service fund and overfunded reserves had balances … are maintained at reasonable levels. Use the funds in the debt service fund to pay the related debt service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionEssex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… adequate documentation. The Treasurer also did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations or reports. The Treasurer also … documentation. Require the Treasurer to prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and reports; the reconciliations should be included with the monthly reports presented to and reviewed by the Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167DiNapoli Named Lead Plaintiff in Crowdstrike Shareholder Lawsuit
… Retirement Fund (Fund), has been appointed lead plaintiff in a securities fraud class action lawsuit filed against the … company’s failed software updates and resulting plummet in share value. “Crowdstrike misled investors by falsely … exposed after it caused one of the largest cyber-disasters in history leading to a worldwide shutdown and billions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-named-lead-plaintiff-crowdstrike-shareholder-lawsuitOlean City School District – Financial Management (2016M-210)
… not include the Board’s financial objectives and optimal funding levels for each reserve and did not define specific … a comprehensive written policy or plan for establishing, funding and using reserve funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/olean-city-school-district-financial-management-2016m-210Rensselaer County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/rensselaer-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-6Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-166)
… the Sweet Home Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … which was improperly restricted in a debt reserve as of June 30, 2021. The Board unnecessarily appropriated $2 . 4 million of fund balance each year and real property taxes were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-166DiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the village of Delhi’s insurance deductible in lieu of three years’ probation plus one year conditional … cover her personal costs,” DiNapoli said, “I thank Troop C of the New York State Police and Delaware County Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfMay 1998: Accounting Requirements and Program Information for Multi-Modal Transportation Program
… the ports of Albany, Ogdensburg, Oswego, and the gateway metro port in Buffalo: municipal airports, privately owned … only located in Albany, Ogdensburg, Oswego and the Gateway Metro Port in Buffalo, etc.) must be for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/may-1998-accounting-requirements-and-program-information-multi-modal-transportation-programMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed … To determine if Dr Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr Ahmads medical records support the services he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingOpinion 92-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- … In the absence of a sales tax agreement between a county and all of the cities within the county, the State … county after the city's sales tax ceases to be effective. With respect to whether the State Comptroller's approval is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… of Polk County, Florida, with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local … of Polk County Florida with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a class C felony in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overMiddletown Employee Charged With Theft
… Hoovler and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Thomas McKelevey, 70, of Middletown for allegedly stealing nearly $90,000 from the City of Middletown by claiming overlapping hours on his time … Hoovler and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Thomas McKelevey 70 of Middletown for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/middletown-employee-charged-theftDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… defendant would be held accountable for her actions.” The case is prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Tanja …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… David Decker was arraigned today on a 22-count indictment for using his position to pocket more than $500,000, … a million dollars meant to protect and improve Lake George for its residents, vacationers and other visitors from near … inflated invoices and created a shell business to bill for extra income. He also allegedly pocketed money meant for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeState Police Accidental Disability (Section 363-bb) – State Police Plan
… and the alleged incapacity. The Benefit If approved, the State Police accidental disability retirement benefit is a … eligible to receive. Filing You or the Superintendent of State Police (or the Superintendent’s designee) can file a … are incompetent. If you are eligible, applications for the State Police disability, the State Police accidental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-accidental-disability-section-363-bbDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. “This was a shameful crime of someone sworn to protect the public,” DiNapoli said. “It … helping us recoup the stolen funds.” Michael Denardo, 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison and … in the third degree, a class D felony, and three counts of criminal tax fraud in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… mother’s deposited pension checks and expended them for her personal use, including cellphone and utility bills, … my partnership with District Attorney Scarpino, Ms. Rose is being held responsible for her actions and is now required … stole from her deceased mother's pension," DiNapoli said. "I thank the District Attorney and his team for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… supported and for valid business purposes. However, two tuition claim reimbursements totaling $11,565 were approved … and paid to an administrative employee even though tuition was not reimbursable according to the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… all of which have been approved by the voters, will pay for essential investments in transportation and environmental … translated into favorable pricing for the state.” The winning bids were as follows: Series 2015A Tax-Exempt Bonds … Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds will be used to refund $198.4 million of outstanding New York State General Obligation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Several of the amendments give the Executive great latitude in … $4.55 billion to existing appropriations at the Department of Health (DOH), the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), allocating these appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendments